2006 Chicano/a Week UH
2006 Chicano/a Week
University of Houston Central Campus
Hosted by the Chicana/o Student Alliance/
M.E.X.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Xicana/o de Aztlan)
Monday - October 9, 2006
Anti-Columbus Day Demonstration:
Learn the real history of Columbus as we demystify this “hero” and expose the slavery, rape, and massacre that he brought to the Indigenous people of the Americas.Satellite Green Area 8-5pmUC Arbor (Basement level) 6:30 – 9pm
Tuesday - October 10, 2006
La Malinche: Mujer abandonada, humillada y golpeada entre la historia Mexicana.
Discover who Malintzin Tenepal (Malinche) was as we reinterpret her role and openly discuss the how the stereotypes about Malinche affect mujeres today.Atlantic Room @ UC 8 – 10pm
Wednesday - October 11, 2006
Zapatístismo and La Otra Campaña: Learn about the Zapatista struggle, way of life, and what the recent atrocities in Atenco teaches us. Presented by M.A.I.Z. (Movimíento Accíon Internacional Zapatísta).
Bayou City Room @ UC 7 – 10 pmRefreshments and food will be provided for this event!!
Thursday - October 12, 2006
Mexicayotl: Azteca/Mexica philosophy, spirituality and way of life. Join us as we honor and present the living Indigenous culture of Xicana/os.UC Arbor (basement level) 6:30-9pmFor parking:
For more info: colicue@yahoo.com or 713 859-9620